LOCATION:  Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS:  40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $178,469 - $192,350 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity. 

Open until filled. Target application date of April 26, 2024.

Required online application available on website:  www.nwtc.edu/jobs

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.  You belong here.  See why you will love working at NWTC. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) serves as the college’s Chief Financial Officer, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and stewardship of the College's financial and operational resources. The VPFA is responsible for a broad portfolio, including finance, informational technology, facilities, college contracts, auxiliary services, campus security, and risk management. VPFA is responsible for the development and oversight of multi-year master plans for finances, facilities, and technology innovation. As a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA contributes a broad institutional perspective and participates in decision making, which supports the College’s mission, vision, and goals while promoting an environment that is passionate about meeting and exceeding student expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Serves as a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team and the principal advisor to the President and Board of Trustees on matters related to finance and facilities.   
• Supports the college in making careful and prudent investments that further the mission and strategic plan.
• Provides leadership to Financial Operations, Facilities, Procurement, Security, Information and Instructional Technology, and Bookstore departments, including short- and long-term planning that supports NWTC’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Partner with the Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs to explore new programs certificates with strong ROI opportunities. 
• Mitigates risks through ongoing assessments of safety, security, college policies, and procedures.
• Develops contracts and procedures for college protection.
• Utilizes appropriate legal services as required by the College, particularly in contracts, lease agreements, procurement, etc.
• Works with the Information and Instructional Technology Leadership to ensure a secure and reliable technology infrastructure.
• Leads the capital and operational budget process for the College.
• Responsible for the treasury management for the College.
• Serve as the primary contract administrator for the College. Review contracts to ensure that they represent and protect the College.

• Ensure the college’s tradition of maintaining and enhancing its campuses and infrastructure.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that ensure operational efficiencies and maximize institutional effectiveness.
• Hire, mentor, and supervise assigned employees. Responsible for the performance management, coaching, and ongoing growth and development of direct reports.
• Assure the direct coordination of efforts with related College units and external support/regulatory organizations including local, state, and federal agencies.
• Develop and maintain a positive image and open communication with College stakeholders, including board members, employees, agencies, and key community leaders.
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance and administration.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to guide, lead, support, and direct a diverse team.
• Working knowledge of the key areas that report to the VPFA.
• Experience aligning complex work plans with financial and human resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education and/or non-profit experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance and administration.
• A Certified Public Accountant designation and financial experience in a non-profit or public institution
• Experience in information technology, auxiliary services, campus operations and/or safety.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience of federal, Wisconsin Technical College System, and local regulations pertaining to finance, facilities, procurement, and payroll.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, customer service, organizational, planning, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; analyze information, resolve problems, and make recommendations. Knowledge of continuous and performance improvement concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture.
• Knowledge of public sector generally accepted accounting principles and reporting standards as stated by GASB.
• Familiarity with higher education and the mission of technical colleges.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to review and analyze complex multi-functional systems, processes, and relationships and the ability to strategically plan and formulate policy and procedures.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing. 

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite; Database management experience in financial reporting systems

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 7 - 9 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Apply at www.nwtc.edu/jobs